The Throne Speech we’d like to see: 13 big ideas for Parliament’s next session
With a historic Throne Speech coming on Sept. 23, the government has many challenges to face with the current pandemic and economic crisis,...
In search of an American tax daddy for Canadian media: Peter Menzies in Troy Media
The federal government is apparently preparing massive regulation of the Internet, pandering to the views of niche lobby groups, which would only work...
Penalizing Facebook to promote newspapers is a bad plan: Peter Menzies in The Line
News organizations in Canada have had 20 years to adapt to the Internet. Their solution has been to shrink newsrooms, writes Peter Menzies...
Ottawa has the big telcos' back: Peter Menzies in the Financial Post
The CRTC has the power to stand its ground based on the evidence before it. It should do so, writes Peter Menzies in...
CRTC lacks perspective on vital telecom industry: Peter Menzies in Troy Media
When making daunting decisions, having people who have experience in industries under discussion is invaluable, writes Peter Menzies. By Peter Menzies, July 7,...
Don't mess with the internet — especially at a time when we need it more than ever: Peter Menzies in the Financial Post
Policy-makers need to pause, breathe deeply, think wisely and make sure Canada’s first priority is a strong and unfettered internet, writes Peter Menzies. Below...
Don’t make all regulators live in Ottawa: Peter Menzies in the Financial Post
There is nothing quite so parochial as a panel of people who all live similar daily realities, including going to all the same...
Why the CBC should go ad-free: Peter Menzies in the Toronto Star
Weaning the CBC off advertising revenue and converting it into a true public broadcaster on all its platforms makes a great deal of...
Broadcasting report constitutes a stunning overreach: Peter Menzies in the Globe and Mail
The Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review Panel opted for making the internet and all of its subscribers pay – with their wallets and...
Just as Canadians see smartphone bills head down, the cost of watching online content on them may be going up: Peter Menzies in the Financial Post
Mandated Canadian content means entertainment providers are to be taxed to ensure they are doing within the system what they are already doing...
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